Code of practice awaited for new retirement law New legislation that aims to support employees who wish to work beyond their contractual retirement age was signed into law in last month. work • 16 Jan
Code of practice awaited for new retirement law New legislation that aims to support employees who wish to work beyond their contractual retirement age was signed into law in last month. work • 16 Jan
RTÉ's Hurley to take up new job at property group Mari Hurley, who announced she was leaving RTÉ yesterday, is taking up a new job as Chief Financial Officer at Irish Residential Properties REIT, the country's Ireland's largest private residential landlord. Business • 16 Jan
RTÉ's Hurley to take up new job at property group Mari Hurley, who announced she was leaving RTÉ yesterday, is taking up a new job as Chief Financial Officer at Irish Residential Properties REIT, the country's Ireland's largest private residential landlord. Business • 16 Jan
Plans to build homes on former Dunsink dump site Lands around what was once Dublin's largest dump are to be redesignated by Fingal County Council to develop a major urban quarter with capacity for thousands of new homes. Dublin • 16 Jan
Plans to build homes on former Dunsink dump site Lands around what was once Dublin's largest dump are to be redesignated by Fingal County Council to develop a major urban quarter with capacity for thousands of new homes. Dublin • 16 Jan
Dollar losing status as world currency, Baggot Investment The US dollar remains the world's most dominant currency, but it is being challenged more and more. Business • 15 Jan
Dollar losing status as world currency, Baggot Investment The US dollar remains the world's most dominant currency, but it is being challenged more and more. Business • 15 Jan
Fed's loss of independence bad for the world - Honohan Patrick Honahan, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, said today that any loss of US Federal Reserve independence was not just bad for the US but bad for the world. Business • 14 Jan
Fed's loss of independence bad for the world - Honohan Patrick Honahan, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, said today that any loss of US Federal Reserve independence was not just bad for the US but bad for the world. Business • 14 Jan
Need to focus on construction readiness in 2026 - report Government and construction firms need to focus on 'readiness' this year, to ensure they are ready to deliver on major building and infrastructure projects in the future. Business • 13 Jan
Need to focus on construction readiness in 2026 - report Government and construction firms need to focus on 'readiness' this year, to ensure they are ready to deliver on major building and infrastructure projects in the future. Business • 13 Jan
SFA launches 'blueprint for prosperity' for next 3 years The Small Firms Association has launched a new three-year strategy aimed at prioritising the needs of small business owners to ensure they can "survive, grow, and thrive." Business • 12 Jan
SFA launches 'blueprint for prosperity' for next 3 years The Small Firms Association has launched a new three-year strategy aimed at prioritising the needs of small business owners to ensure they can "survive, grow, and thrive." Business • 12 Jan
National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February. Business • 12 Jan
National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February. Business • 12 Jan
Markets 'remarkable' with muted reaction to uncertainty Markets' reaction to recent geopolitical upheaval has been "remarkable", according to one investment expert. Business • 08 Jan
Markets 'remarkable' with muted reaction to uncertainty Markets' reaction to recent geopolitical upheaval has been "remarkable", according to one investment expert. Business • 08 Jan
House prices to continue rising in 2026 - DNG House prices are set to continue rising this year, according to property advisors DNG. Business • 07 Jan
House prices to continue rising in 2026 - DNG House prices are set to continue rising this year, according to property advisors DNG. Business • 07 Jan
Big trends at CES 2026 include AI, Robotaxis,smart health CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show and the largest technology conference in the world, kicks off in Las Vegas today. Business • 06 Jan
Big trends at CES 2026 include AI, Robotaxis,smart health CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show and the largest technology conference in the world, kicks off in Las Vegas today. Business • 06 Jan
Insolvency levels consistent over the past 3 years - PwC There were 848 insolvencies recorded in 2025, according to the latest PwC Insolvency Barometer. Business • 05 Jan
Insolvency levels consistent over the past 3 years - PwC There were 848 insolvencies recorded in 2025, according to the latest PwC Insolvency Barometer. Business • 05 Jan
6% drop in visitors this year, tourism body estimates The Irish tourism sector has slowed in the past year, with the number of people visiting Ireland estimated at 6.16 million in 2025, down 6% on 2024 levels. Business • 30 Dec 25
6% drop in visitors this year, tourism body estimates The Irish tourism sector has slowed in the past year, with the number of people visiting Ireland estimated at 6.16 million in 2025, down 6% on 2024 levels. Business • 30 Dec 25
Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment At the contact centre for the new pension auto-enrolment system, My Future Fund, in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, staff were busy dealing with queries from employers. Business • 30 Dec 25
Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment At the contact centre for the new pension auto-enrolment system, My Future Fund, in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, staff were busy dealing with queries from employers. Business • 30 Dec 25
DART fleet to be replaced with energy-efficient carriages The Department of Transport has ordered 100 energy-efficient DART carriages to replace the original fleet in service since the DART opened in 1984. Leinster • 22 Dec 25
DART fleet to be replaced with energy-efficient carriages The Department of Transport has ordered 100 energy-efficient DART carriages to replace the original fleet in service since the DART opened in 1984. Leinster • 22 Dec 25
'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer? Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant of increasingly sophisticated scams circulating this Christmas. Ireland • 22 Dec 25
'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer? Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant of increasingly sophisticated scams circulating this Christmas. Ireland • 22 Dec 25
Profits increase seven sold at Kilkenny Design retailer Pre-tax profits at the Kilkenny Design Group, the Irish fashion and design retailer owned by the O'Gorman family, last year increased more than seven fold to €1.28m. Business • 22 Dec 25
Profits increase seven sold at Kilkenny Design retailer Pre-tax profits at the Kilkenny Design Group, the Irish fashion and design retailer owned by the O'Gorman family, last year increased more than seven fold to €1.28m. Business • 22 Dec 25
Domestic demand to grow by 2.8% in 2026 - Ibec Domestic demand will grow by 2.8% next year, Ibec's latest Economic Outlook has forecast. Business • 17 Dec 25
Domestic demand to grow by 2.8% in 2026 - Ibec Domestic demand will grow by 2.8% next year, Ibec's latest Economic Outlook has forecast. Business • 17 Dec 25
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs A sizable majority of people here are worried about how artificial intelligence could impact their bank balances and livelihood, according to a new survey. Business • 16 Dec 25
Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs A sizable majority of people here are worried about how artificial intelligence could impact their bank balances and livelihood, according to a new survey. Business • 16 Dec 25
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
Global shift poses risks and opportunities for investors The volatility and uncertainty seen on markets this year is likely to continue into 2026, according to one investments expert, though they say that is also creating opportunities. Business • 15 Dec 25
Global shift poses risks and opportunities for investors The volatility and uncertainty seen on markets this year is likely to continue into 2026, according to one investments expert, though they say that is also creating opportunities. Business • 15 Dec 25
VC funding in GenAI up 65% year-on-year - EY Venture capital investment in generative AI jumped by 65% in the first 11 months of the year, according to new analysis from EY Ireland. Business • 12 Dec 25
VC funding in GenAI up 65% year-on-year - EY Venture capital investment in generative AI jumped by 65% in the first 11 months of the year, according to new analysis from EY Ireland. Business • 12 Dec 25
Economy could grow by 2% annually over decade - ESRI The domestic economy could expand by just over 2% annually over the next decade, according to a projection by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
Economy could grow by 2% annually over decade - ESRI The domestic economy could expand by just over 2% annually over the next decade, according to a projection by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
Monaghan newspaper to cease operations after 186 years The Northern Standard newspaper in Monaghan is to cease operations after 186 years. Ulster • 12 Dec 25
Monaghan newspaper to cease operations after 186 years The Northern Standard newspaper in Monaghan is to cease operations after 186 years. Ulster • 12 Dec 25
